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POP CHARTS
The Incredibles (Medley)—Michael Giacchino/
arr. Stephen Bulla. Mix the stylish spy music from
the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have
a winning combination for jazz ensemble. From
the Pixar hit animated movie, here's a high-energy
and entertaining chart that captures the essence
of the soundtrack perfectly, with three themes
from the movie that offer a ton of variety and
entertainment! A middle section in a jazz waltz
style is framed by exciting rock styles that will
be appealing to both audiences and developing
players. Highly recommended!
2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Isn't She Lovely?—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1976
on his acclaimed album Songs in the Key of
Life, this beautiful song is a good example of
combining elements of jazz with pop. Keeping
the same easy-flowing shuffle groove of the
original, Mike Tomaro adapts this very nicely for
the contemporary big band!
10462702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Just the Two of Us—Arr. John Wasson.
Recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill
Withers, this is one of the defining tunes of the
smooth jazz sound that has reached a large
popular audience. Silky smooth all the way!
2472883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
MacArthur Park—Jimmy Webb/arr. Paul
Murtha. Bring the house down with this incredible
arrangement of the classic hit song that has
spanned decades and genres. Opening as a rock
ballad, the lead tenor takes the melody which
then passes to the saxes and trumpets, building
to a driving, double-time rock feel that features
a powerful shout. This sets up the solo section
before transitioning back to a ballad feel that will
peel paint as it brings it home. Open solos for tenor
sax, trumpet, and trombone. Lead trumpet plays
high C and lead bone plays high G.
11597052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
My Favorite Things—Richard Rodgers/arr.
Michele Fernandez. Here's a wonderful new take
on a timeless melody. Michele Fernandez shares
her Afro-Latin expertise in this sizzling high-energy
arrangement for jazz ensemble. Sure to be a
favorite with all audiences - and an impressive
choice for contest or festival.
11539345 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Alan
Baylock. Do you have two trumpet players to
showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows,
scored as a trumpet duet feature. Everything is
written, no improvised solos, the lead trumpet
range is to C above the staff and the second part
is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, this chart is
a sure-fire crowd pleaser impeccably arranged by
Alan Baylock! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez. It's
funk/rock... you know it, you love it! The tune is
infectious, the arrangement is right on target
with no individual solos but plenty of section and
ensemble work. The sax soli is crazy hot and the
lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff.
Lots of unison lines, some fun bari sax licks and
a very hip stop-time interlude that really cooks.
This arrangement really works for this tune!
Consider this chart a winner! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
September—arr. Mark Taylor. Here's the classic
funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific
arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This
one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs
as well as a solo for tenor sax.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and
Sir Duke was on top of the charts. Michael Philip
Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his
own unique touch. The opening features the
brass with sax section fills. The middle section
goes into a double-time swing and includes
a solo for tenor sax, a soli for the saxes, and
a drum break. All the familiar lines from the
original are there too! Suggested solos are
included along with scale/chord sheets in all
keys. Highly recommended!
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Soulful Strut—arr. Victor Lopez. This pop/funk hit
still kicks! At 96 bpm, it's solid gold from top to bottom
with a written or ad-lib tenor sax solo, a lead trumpet
range to written F-sharp top line, and has optional
parts including vibes for expanded instrumentations.
The title says it all, it's a Soulful Strut!
10355620 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Mike Tomaro weaves this funk classic by Stevie
Wonder through a series of new twists and turns,
but he is careful to preserve the great groove
and signature horn riffs of the original. There are
featured solos for alto and trumpet in this style
defining hit that sets the pace for the genre!
2481654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock sets this wonderful
tune in a sultry 12/8 groove played at about 72
bpm, making it feel lazy and relaxed. There are
no solos, just sweet ensemble writing all the
way. The lead trumpet range is to A above the
staff and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. This outstanding chart is an
ideal contrasting piece for any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
TOP 5 BEST-SELLING
VOCAL SOLO FEATURES
Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr. Roger Holmes.
From the Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," this
fabulous standard is popular again with a stunning rendition by Michael Buble. Capturing the
bluesy flavor of this version, here is a vocal solo feature sure to bring down the house. It can also
be used as an alto sax feature. Highly recommended! Vocal in C minor.
10297513 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Alto Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Sway (Quien Sera)—Pablo Beltran Ruiz/arr. Mark Taylor.
Recorded most recently by Michael Buble, here is a smooth arrangement of this appealing Latin
tune for vocal soloist (or optional tenor sax). The instrumental section features saxes answered
by the brass. This is a natural sounding feature for any vocalist!
10098760 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
Cry Me a River—Arthur Hamilton/arr. Victor Lopez.
Featuring a vocalist with big band, this gorgeous ballad is played around 74 bpm. The vocal
range is G below middle C to third space C, and the lead trumpet range is to F-sharp top line.
Included are optional solo parts for B-flat, E-flat, and Bass Clef instruments to be used in place
of the vocal feature. It's an accessible chart for the band and a great way to feature a vocalist or
instrumentalist!
10452150 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Any Instrument) . . . . . . . . . . .ME 57.00
Don't Know Why—Jesse Harris/arr. Paul Murtha.
Award-winning pop singer Norah Jones made this tune climb the charts, and it's easy to see
why so many people like it. The haunting, beautiful melody and smooth harmonies make it an
incredibly appealing chart to use with either vocal, trumpet or tenor sax soloist. Vocal in Bb.
2473701 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax or Flugelhorn) . . .ME 55.00
At Last—Harry Warren/arr. Dave Wolpe.
At Last is the ever-popular, bluesy, vocal ballad feature as arranged by Dave Wolpe. The chart is
arranged in two keys to suit the needs of all vocalists. Substitute instrumental solos are included,
with a written tenor sax solo in the low female key and a written alto sax solo in the high male
key. The vocal ranges are: low female in the key of G, high male in the key of B-flat.
10093215 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 62.00
